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Here’s a closer look at defensive end Deatrich Wise

Deatrich Wise was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round.Gregory Payan/AP

A closer look at the Patriots’ fourth-round pick, Deatrich Wise:

Position: Defensive end. College: Arkansas. Height/Weight: 6-5/274.

Need to know: Finished his career at Arkansas with 112 tackles, 23 for loss, 16.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, and 4 forced fumbles in 50 games, including 10 starts . . . Appeared in 13 games for the Razorbacks in 2016, recording 49 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Also tallied three pass breakups, a forced fumble, and seven QB hurries . . . Dealt with hand and shoulder injuries last fall . . . Was captain for the Razorbacks in 2016 . . . Hometown is Carrollton, Texas . . . Attended Hebron High School . . . Earned his undergraduate degree in kinesiology last spring.

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Miscellany: Both of Wise’s younger brothers play college football. Daniel will be a redshirt junior defensive tackle for Kansas this fall and Solomon will be a sophomore defensive end for the University of Texas at San Antonio.

■ Wise said his father, Deatrich Sr., who was drafted by the Seahawks in 1988 and had a stint with the Saints, has been the biggest influence on his life.

“He’s my best friend, my hero, my dad,” Wise said. “He’s my physical, my mental, and spiritual partner. He helps me with everything, whether it’s football, whether it’s not football, everything. He always taught me how to conduct myself and taught me the ins and outs of football.’’

■ Wise said he had “an older brother-type relationship” with fellow Razorback Trey Flowers, whom the Patriots drafted in the fourth round two years ago.

“He was a mentor to me throughout his last three years and my first three years,” Wise said. “He taught me how to do certain things, taught me how to watch film, how to play certain positions, and on top of all that just the mind-set you had to have to go into a game, to go into practice, to go into life. So, I had a great relationship with Trey and looking forward to meeting up there and working with him.’’

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He said it: “My strength as a player is my versatility, my power, and my football IQ. With those three things combined, [they] make me the player who I am today. Just the relentless mindset that I carry while having those three attributes [are] why [I am] who I am today.”

Watch Wise’s highlights from the East-West Shrine game:

Here are a few highlights from his Saturday conference call:

Q: What are your initial reactions to being drafted by the Patriots today?

A: It was exciting. Once I got that phone call it got real quiet, and then once my name went across the screen my family, my girlfriend, my friends around me just jumped for joy. It was a very joyful moment.

Q: How fun was it to watch Trey Flowers emerge last season and in the Super Bowl?

A: It was great to watch him. Working with him in the past, I knew what he was capable of. I know Trey from a player standpoint, from a brother, as a teammate, and just watching him emerge over the years was great. I always knew that he had that in him, and I know he’s not done yet.

Q: Is Chandler Jones someone that you’ve watched and tried to mold your game after?

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A: Yes, I’ve watched him a few times. I was also compared to him by a few people — similar body styles, similar play styles. We have long arms, we’re real good with our first step, great coming around the edge rushing the passer. He’s a relentless, aggressive player, and I model my game similar to his.

Q: How do you pronounce your name?

A: DEE-trich.

Q: How important was your experience working with a defensive line coach [Rory Segrest] at Arkansas who had previously coached in the NFL?

A: It was great. I had chance to know what NFL coaching was like. He coached in the league for a few years and he knows what it takes to get to the league. He knows the ins and outs of it. Just to have an ex-coach coaching me was great. He taught me a lot of technique. Trey is very technical. For me to have three years with Coach Segrest, he taught me a lot about technique and things to be successful while playing D-line.

Watch: Ben Volin and Jim McBride break down the Patriots’ draft


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